Chapter Twenty-Eight: Marriage
The first day of the fifth month.
It was a warm day, and the sun inadvertently passed through the thin clouds and turned into wisps of golden light. Wake up the long-dormant spring spirit.
The incense fills the hall, and the eye is a piece of red. In front of the red gauze tent dressing table, a diamond flower bronze mirror reflects the woman's face.
The eyes are bright and bright, the cheeks are slightly red, and the eyes as bright as the stars are clear, and under a closer look, the long and curly eyelashes are a little moist. Like the hibiscus stamens after the rain, the soft petals still carry a few drops of morning dew, and they want to drop yet, like the flower of spring dawn.
"Miss is so good-looking." Autumn Equinox said with a smile. But she smiled and smiled, but there were tears in her eyes, "Miss, do you really not bring slaves?" Slaves...... I can't bear you. ”
Lin Yi'an held the hand of the autumn equinox: "I am not willing to let you go." But you and Yixuan are in love, how can I take you away regardless of your future happiness? Lin Yi paused and said in a condensed voice: "Autumn equinox, I only have such a sister as Wei Niang, and you stay by her side, which is the most reassuring thing for me." In the days to come, Wei Niang will entrust you to take care of me. ”
The autumn equinox cried, and she was very moved: "Miss rest assured, the slave will always protect Miss Seven." ”
Lin Yi'an settled down, took out a brocade box from the innermost makeup of the dressing table and handed it to the autumn equinox.
"This is a dowry for you." Lin Yi'an smiled and said, "I have already prepared for you and Lichun. Now that I'm leaving, I'll give you this dowry first. ”
The autumn equinox opened the box, and there was her deed inside, a thick pile of silver tickets and a golden hairpin of extremely good workmanship, and the word autumn equinox was engraved at the end of the golden hairpin.
"I've been thinking about something for you for a long time. But after thinking about it, I think that silver is the most reliable. This golden hairpin has played one for you and Lichun, so you should leave a thought. Lin Yi'an said slowly.
This dowry is much better than that of ordinary girls. Usually, it is common for the master of a large family to add makeup to his personal maid, but most of them are to save face, and it is the first one like Lin Yi'an to really consider the maid.
The autumnal equinox plopped and knelt down. I was very moved in my heart, and tears flowed down my eyes: "Miss, you treat me well, and the autumn equinox will be remembered in my heart for the rest of my life!" ”
Lin Yi'an helped up the autumn equinox: "If you live a prosperous life in the future, you can be regarded as worthy of me." She wiped away her tears for the autumn equinox: "Today is my happy day, and it is unlucky to cry again." ”
"I don't cry." Autumn Equinox showed a big smile: "I want to watch Miss marry in style." ”
Lichun came in with a wedding dress, "Miss, it's time to change your clothes, otherwise you will miss the auspicious time for a while." ”
Lin Yi'an nodded, got up obediently, and took off his coat, leaving only the white middle coat on his body.
"Lichun." Lin Baiwei stood in front of the pomegranate embroidery screen, her eyes were full of reluctance, she stepped forward to take the clothes in Lichun's hand: "Today, I will dress my sister." ”
Lin Baiwei quietly dressed Lin Yi'an. There is no coquettish soft language in the past, and there is no thousand instructions to her like in the past. Just pursed her lips and carefully dressed her sister to be married.
Lin Yi'an was speechless for a long time, reaching out and touching her head, as if this was still the little girl who pestered her to comb her braids when she was a child.
"Wei Niang." She called softly.
Lin Baiwei led Lin Yi'an to the bronze mirror. stared at Lin Yi'an for a long time before saying, "My sister must be the best-looking woman in the world when she wears a wedding dress." ”
The person in the bronze mirror is dressed in a fiery red wedding dress, embroidered with phoenix flowers with gold thread, and the long skirt is swaying on the ground, like a glow on the horizon. The double-diamond embroidered clouds on the shoulders are adorned with pearls like grains of rice. The Liuyun Su embroidered belt is tied around the waist, outlining the graceful figure of the bride.
Like fireworks on the horizon, they come from the depths of the red dust and burn up the beauty of the world.
"Sister. I can't be with you in the future. Lin Baiwei couldn't hold back after all, Douda's tears rolled down and dripped on the red satin spread on the ground, and she choked up a little: "You, you must ...... well"
Lin Yi'an's heart was a little sore, as if something was in her throat, so she couldn't say a word. She hugged her sister who was crying, and her voice trembled a little: "I will." ”
"Wei Niang."
"You're going to be okay too."
Outside the vermilion gate, the sound of welcoming relatives sounded, and outside the door was noisy, a group of happy women and maids hurried in, shouting: "Uncle is here!" Hurry up and put on your head! ”
The bright hijab was on her head, covering everything away, leaving only the red in front of her.
I don't know who is supporting him, Lin Yi'an is surrounded by everyone and walks out slowly. Walking through the gate, the sound of drums and cannons is endless.
In the custom of getting married in Yejing, the bride should be carried by her brother in a sedan chair. It should be Lin Zhi who carries her today.
The pace of progress suddenly stopped, and Lin Yi'an waited for a long time, but he didn't wait for Lin Zhi. Instead, I heard the sound of everyone gasping.
Time seemed to stand still at this moment.
"Brother Yuanshan......" Lin Baiwei helped Lin Yi'an's hand to hang down.
Brother Yuanshan?
Big brother is back!?
Lin Yi'an was in a surging mood, and just wanted to reach out and lift the hijab to see his eldest brother, but was held down by a big hand.
"An'er, eldest brother carries you on the sedan chair."
The man's calm voice had long since faded from the childishness of his youth, but Lin Yi'an knew that this was the brother she wanted to find day and night. Even through the hijab, even if his voice changed, she could still recognize it at once, this was Brother Yuanshan!
Lin Baiwei stepped forward to call her brother, and Lin Yuanshan said gently: "Little Baiwei is obedient, my brother will marry my sister first, and then I will accompany you." ”
Lin Yi'an lay on Lin Yuanshan's shoulder, she lowered her head, and tears fell on Lin Yuanshan's shoulder.
When the sedan curtain was lowered, Lin Yuanshan said to her in a low voice: "An'er, I'm sorry, I'm late." ”
"From now on, my brother will protect you."
The sedan chair swayed. Lin Yi'an took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes.
Mu Cheng is really attentive.
The sedan chair is carried by sixteen people, it is painted with gold and color, and there are many strings and sachets hanging on it, the fragrance is very light, and it smells very comfortable. Lin Yi'an moved, only to find a small box in the corner next to his right.
She opened the box, and there were six or seven pieces of glutinous rice cake inside.
She burst out laughing.
When Yejing women get married, they can only eat some snacks in the morning to cushion their stomachs. Then you have to stay until the evening to eat some dumplings and peanuts symbolically. It is said to be a great joy in life, but this day is to be honestly hungry for a day. In the past, there were also cases of brides fainting in the church because they couldn't bear the hunger.
Therefore, the bride's personal maid will bring some food with her, and give the master some food to cushion her stomach when no one is around.
I've never seen a family greet family with pastries in a sedan chair.
This unreasonable Mu Houye is really a sincere person.
Lin Yi'an smiled, and even the reluctance and sorrow in his heart when he got married and the complicated emotions of his brother's return disappeared mostly.
The glutinous rice cake in his hand looked small and cute, and Lin Yi'an secretly took a bite.
Well, that's fragrant.